Trail Running calendar near Ilkley 2025-2026

Challenge yourself on the classic Muker Show Fell Race in the Yorkshire fells on Wednesday 2 September 2026. A short but brutal route plunges through the river then climbs to Fremington Edge for a thrilling, punchy finish.

Run the Malham 10k on 5 September 2026, a scenic trail that passes Malham Cove and Tarn, climbs Weets Top then drops into a long panoramic descent. Enjoy rugged paths, big views and a lively finish.

Join the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra at historic Hardwick Hall on 5 September 2026. Run a single hourly 4.161 mile loop across the estate until one runner remains, and support ocean cleanup with OceanBottle.

Join the Kinder Barrel Race in Edale for a fun fell race day with teams carrying a barrel across the moors, plus an individual Pint and a kids Half Pint. Family friendly with stalls, drinks and all profits going to local schools.

Classic Peak District fell races from Hayfield Scout Hut offering a tough 24.5 km and a shorter 15.5 km option. Routes are mostly unmarked so runners must navigate and carry compulsory kit; entries accepted in advance or on the day.

Run a stunning half marathon around Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, featuring a climb to Weets Top and a long, rewarding descent with great views. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, entries include a post race meal, beer and event goodies.

Event overview Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for..

The The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel Trail Running Event will take place in Hexham on Saturday 5 September 2026.

Its Grim Up North Running presents Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea, a seaside trail event in Hornsea, East Yorkshire along the Trans Pennine Trail. The race offers multiple distances—5k, 10k, 10-mile, 20-mile, half marathon, and marathon (two h..

Join the 50th Bullock Smithy Hike in Hazel Grove on 5 to 6 September 2026. This classic circular 56 miles challenge welcomes hikers and ultra runners for a scenic, rewarding weekend.

Take on the Blencathra Marathon, a scenic mountain marathon from Caldbeck that climbs five Wainwright summits, delivering sweeping Lakeland views and a serious challenge. GPS tracking, a finisher medal and a warm village welcome await.

Short, fierce fell race from Burnsall featuring a steep climb through heather to a cairn and a fast direct descent. A compact test of speed and hill craft that counts for the BOFRA Championship.

THE LAP circumnavigates Lake Windermere in about 47 miles of runnable, flowing trails for runners and walkers. With a 24 hour time limit and full support including aid stations, GPS tracking and a finisher's meal, it offers a friendly ultra..

The Nine Edges is a 20 mile off road endurance across Peak District moorland and gritstone edges, perfect for adventurous runners and walkers. Organized by Edale Mountain Rescue, it offers checkpoints, a free finish drink and bus return to..

The Ultra X England will take place in Edale from Saturday 12 September 2026 to Sunday 13 September 2026.

The Robin Hood 100 is a biennial 100 mile trail ultra from Retford through Sherwood Forest and along the Chesterfield Canal, passing the Major Oak. Expect runnable trails, steady climbs, well stocked aid stations and a 30 hour finish limit.

Take on the Leeds Country Way In A Day, a 100 km loop around Leeds on waymarked trails that showcase West and North Yorkshire views. Mostly rural with checkpoints, aid stations and a finisher medal for completing the full circuit.

The 33rd Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon on 13 September 2026 serves up rugged moorland, trails and woods across Aire Valley and Bronte Country. Choose marathon or half and enjoy live chip timing plus hearty feed stations.

Run the Derbyshire Dales Trail from Bakewell Showground with 9 km, 15 km or 22 km routes along the Monsal Trail by the River Derwent. Scenic Chatsworth House views, supportive marshals and a lively finish await.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton is a scenic BOFRA Championship event with a 3.5 miles (5.6 km) senior course climbing about 800 feet across moorland. Registration and the race start will be from the junior field this year.